Excessive Heat — Southern Baltimore, Maryland
2012-07-05 · Southern Baltimore, Maryland
3
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Heat indices were measured up to 112 degrees at the Maryland Science Center. There were three fatalities reported due to the heat.
Wider weather episode
Upper-level high provided plenty of subsidence while a southerly flow continued over the area due to surface high pressure off the coast. The subsidence and southerly flow caused hot and humid conditions.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 405564. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.